by Carlea Atkinson, LCMHCA | Apr 30, 2024 | Teens
As a teenager, have you ever noticed how it’s easier to be nice to your friends than it is to yourself? Showing kindness and understanding to yourself (AKA: self-compassion) can be tricky. But it’s super important for feeling good about who you are....
by Samantha Reinier LCSWA | Aug 16, 2022 | Counseling for Teens, Mental Health, Teens
Adolescence can feel like a strange, uncharted, and formative time. Physical, emotional, and social changes, such as exposure to poverty, discrimination, abuse, immigration, etc., can make teenagers vulnerable to mental health challenges. On top of that, with the rise...
by Marlea Leary, LCSW | Jun 26, 2018 | Counseling, Parenting, Stress, Teens
Do you remember when summer meant long, lazy days filled with relaxation, sun and fun? Or maybe our summer was full of adventures like traveling, camps, and family reunions. Whatever we did, we cherished every minute. We had a break from reality and were able to reset...
by Shawntal Isaiah, LCSW | May 15, 2018 | Counseling, Parenting, Teens
You’ve made it through 3 am feedings, temper tantrums, leaving your toddler at daycare and sending your 5-year-old to Kindergarten, but the teenage years are quickly approaching. What should you do now? As much as you may like to simply lock your child in her room for...
